Great neighborhood brunch spot and we were told reservations are needed to eat inside. The front is the bakery, walk to the side to be seated for brunch. Service was quick, food came out hot and our waiter kept our drink glasses full. Pancakes were fluffy , breakfast potatoes seasoned to my liking, bacon was crispy but not overdone. Every item ordered was correct, good, hot, and we left full and satisfied. Sitting outside on a nice day is a plus, the neighborhood was quiet and the weather just made the day even better. read more

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Underwhelmed after hearing many good things about this place. I went to the cafe to get pastries. Nothing really stood out but I got the brownie and the cinnamon bun. Both were just alright. The cinnamon bun was actually below average. Way too much bread and it was as dry as it looked from the outside. I expected the inside to be moist but it wasn't. Maybe for those who do not want very sweet desserts these pastries would be better suited for them. The staff was not very helpful and had no opinions on the pastries when asked about their suggestions. Probably would not come back. read more

South End Buttery - Cinnamon bun, brownie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I had a good meal here! They make their biscuit in house and it's very moist and delicious . I highly recommend their country biscuit sandwich! The egg filing was huge and they put generous amounts of bacon. Way better than a typical Starbucks breakfast sandwich. I felt like the sandwiches were kinda huge! So although the price is high, the food is large sizes. The employees are super helpful. And the prices are probably typical in South End, considering that it's a pretty fancy area. The cupcake was really good. The frosting was not too sweet! read more

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Came here for dinner with friends last night and it was wonderful! Very intimate, small area of seating downstairs for dinner. Staff was very kind and quick. What we ordered: - 3 dip appetizers with pita AND we had a gluten free guest and they were kind enough to bring her a plate of vegetables to dip. 10/10, incredible dips and crispy pitas. Were were eating the dip with forks by the end. - Brussels sprouts: 9/10, simple roasted Brussels sprouts with sauce on the side, wish they could have had some sort of glaze. - Salmon Dinner: 9/10, my friends loved it but wished the salmon itself had a glaze, great portion - Kale salad with salmon: heavy on the kale which wouldn't fill me up but it worked for her, 7.5/10 -Bolognese: I am obsessed with bolognese and eat it everywhere I go, this one was fine. It was fresh and it was a great portion, it just didn't leave me with any lasting memory, 8/10. They also have a big cocktail menu and the drinks were wonderful! I would come here to try their brunch. read more

South End Buttery - 3 dip appetizer with pita and additional veggies, Crispy Brussels Sprouts - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Finally checked it out after passing by it every time I visit Kava neo taverna. I got an iced latte and it was pretty standard. Nothing too special but perfectly creamy with whole milk without any overpowering syrupy aftertaste. I would give it another chance and try out their pastries. read more

South End Buttery - Iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Loved the room downstairs. Huge windows and a cozy fireplace. Caesar salad was good. Delicious croutons. Pasta dish was drowning in oil. Way too much! Chicken parm was good. Loved the space. Server was very attentive. There are quite a few female staff that are constantly walking around. Delivering food and clearing plates. It was always someone new at our table. read more

South End Buttery - Chicken Parmesan - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Came back here to try some of their other offerings, this time during the afternoon, and was reminded of just how much this spot's energy can brighten your day! Definitely one of my favorite cafes in the city- it just always feels so welcoming and friendly! Really, a lovely place to be. I'm a huge fan of their cafe menu's offerings and NEED to come back to try their restaurant. The food here is always a hit, but I was a little disappointed this time around with the matcha, the strawberry syrup didn't taste fresh and it lacked quality matcha flavor (but I can't blame them, matcha isn't what they're known for, and I'd much rather come here just for their food to pastries anyway). Still, one of the best places in boston to hang out with friends or family, or even come alone and just enjoy a nice day to yourself yet surrounded by good people! read more

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I'm happy to finally check this place off my "must try list," but a little disappointed to say I might not be coming back. For a Sunday brunch it still hit the spot, but for the price I would not go out of my way to go here. The atmosphere was picture perfect. Great views in a quiet neighborhood. Can't really ask for more! In terms of service I felt as though were not attended too well. This was surprising considering we were 1/2 groups seated outside. We had to ask twice for water refills. The drinks were good, not special but good. I probably would've gotten a second round if the waiter had came over to ask! In terms of food I LOVED the ricotta fritters. I find nutella to be a bit much at times but it was seriously so so good. Perfect amount of sweetness and great portion to share with 2 friends. For my main I got the avocado toast and added 2 poached eggs. It was BEAUTIFUL, but was a bit more photo-worthy than tasty. The eggs were a pinch overdone for my liking and the toast was a bit underdone. More generally, it definitely needed a little more of a kick as well. The avocado was fresh and perfectly textured but lacked flavor. I ended up stealing a bite of my friends Caesar salad as well and was SUPER impressed by the grilled chicken. SO moist and flavorful. If I come back I'll likely be getting a chicken dish instead. read more

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Normally only come for breakfast/coffee which is average, but the weeknight dinner menu is great! Perhaps my favorite buffalo cauliflower, especially if you like blue cheese. All of the appetizers were great for sharing. We did have to ask for the weeknight menu because they didnt offer it to us, so keep that in mind if you're looking for the prix fixe. The cocktails on it were good, especially the gin/cucumber one. read more

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We went there for brunch on a Saturday and they went out of their way to make us comfortable! We had three dogs at our table on the patio, which can be hard to navigate, but the staff were so patient and accommodating. And that goes a long way! Also their mushroom cheese omelette is fantastic read more

To sum it up, excellent foods and the best part of it is quiet atmosphere! Friendly waiters.

Came here on a weekday afternoon and the place wasn't super busy, but there were still a few people inside ordering. They still had a decent selection of pastries left which was nice and offered a good variety. The inside felt pretty casual and clean. I eventually just settled on a tea latte and their peanut butter & jelly cookie which honestly was pretty solid - the giant slab of jelly in the middle was a nice touch to what otherwise was just a peanut butter cookie. Tasty, but very sweet. Overall, I thought his spot was pretty solid for a midday sweet and I found the tea to be all right - just heavy on the milk. If I'm ever in the area again, I wouldn't mind visiting again to try their other sweets and drinks. read more

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Reasonable distance to the Wilbur Theater. The place does not have a lot of curb appeal at street level, but it has a really cool interior below level. They have a modest but diverse wine list and prices for food and drink are reasonable. My wife ordered the steak which was moist and flavorful. The fries were hot and crispy. I ordered the seafood scampi which was awesome. The only suggestion I would make would be to provide a spoon with this spaghetti dish and perhaps Parmesan cheese? read more

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Stopped by with my niece, and it was hard to choose from their bakery case. She loved her carrot cake cupcakes n and my salted Carmel chocolate cupcake was divine and big enough to share! read more

South End Buttery - Cupcakes that taste as good as they look! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great location. Love their bagels and coffee. Brick street drops was so fun and south end buttery should take more credit for putting them on the map. Always a line here so don't come while starving. read more

Food was mediocre and comparable to an unassuming diner level, with completely unjustifiable price tag. Ambience was pretty both inside and outside. Service was very good. read more

I'm surprised at how low the ratings are here! I had a throughly enjoyable experience for Friday night drinks + apps. Our server was incredibly attentive, thorough, professional, and kind. I loved the Arancini appetizer. My drink (Watermelon Basil Gimlet) was spectacular. It was just the right level of sweetness! Plus for being able to get a last minute reservation in the very booked South End. read more

Richard, we're begging you, PLEASE sell to somebody who has the time to care. I had a lovely morning with my RAW bagel. Declining in quality since 2018. read more

Great bagels and dark roast coffee Parking can be challenging and the line moves fast but keep an eye out for the meter maids. read more

Service was ordinary, the coffee and matcha both tasted burnt, avocado toast was just alright. We went for lunch and it was busy but there is extra seating in the back at the bar. The only redeemable things about this place is the fact that they name cupcakes after their dogs. read more

Such a hidden brunch restaurant gem located in the South End. After eating here I was about to make my next reservation. Truly delicious brunch food! I came here with my best friend on a Sunday morning and we were seating on the lower level restaurant floor. It was so cute and decorative inside, I loved the vibes. Half of the business is a cafe, and the other half is a sit down restaurant. The service was good and we got our food at a reasonable time despite the restaurant/cafe being on the busier side. I ordered Huevos Rancheros, which were AMAZING! Definitely one of the best in Boston. My friend ordered a smoked salmon breakfast dish, which she really enjoyed as well. The scrambled eggs were cooked perfectly, and there was a party on my plate. I really enjoyed the fresh salsa w/ cojita and mashed avocado as a compliment to the dish. Great food. The home fries, were truly something to write home about. I am not usually a home fries person, so I was hesitant, but these were one of the best I've ever had. My only wish was that were would be more corn tortillas to fill up. By the end of the Sunday brunch, I completely cleared my plate clean. Highly recommend if you're in the South End!!! read more

South End Buttery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I was pleasantly surprised by my experience here having dinner, as I just considered this business as a breakfast spot. We had a lovely meal in the back of the restaurant. The ambiance was warm and a bit noisy (given a large party next to us). Our server was kind and responsive! read more

Excellent baked goods! They were fresh, nicely buttery and delicious. The staff is friendly and helpful. It's a great find for visitors from AZ... read more

Walked into this place because it looked like a nice spot during my visit to Boston. It was close to my hotel and seemed pretty busy. It was a bit small but I loved the vibes. The employees were nice and efficient. They served breakfast and coffee and it was delicious, I got the biscuit egg bacon and cheese sandwich. If I'm ever around I'd definitely stop by. read more

South End Buttery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The brunch was wonderful with solid food selection. They were busy and service was fast. The ambiance of outdoors and inside was sooo quaint and pleasant. read more

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I cant believe I ate the whole thing !!!! Wow this place is amazing . It was so good that I remembered at the end to take pictures . Ordered the biscuit with scrambled egg bacon and cheese and hands down the best biscuit I have had in many years . But the winner over the top was the vegan poppy seed lemon muffin ... must go back again .... read more

South End Buttery - Buttery Biscuit Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Wow - had not stopped at the Buttery for a while and remembered how awesome their ham and cheese croissants are (were). Decided to indulge in that decadent treat, overflowing with ham and cheese. Well, obviously things have changed in 2025. Here's what the new ham and cheese croissant looks like. Super disappointed. Very generic and certainly not even close to what they used to serve (you can search the existing photos for croissant and find it). read more

South End Buttery - Allegedly a Ham and Cheese Croissant - from July 2015. Not great value and a far cry from what they used to serve. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I was very pleased with all the pastries I tried four in all I was surprised at the quality of the scones so supple and tasty. read more

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I loved coming here, it's such a nice place to grab a morning drink and walk around the neighborhood. I always get a iced matcha latte with oat milk. It's not the best matcha quality wise but I like how concentrated the matcha flavor is. I also like how they have their own simple syrup on the side that I can use to sweeten the drink myself. Their chocolate chip cookies are also a solid snack choice here. read more

Went for a weeknight date night with my partner. Sat outside which was lovely on a warm summer evening. The service was attentive. The beverages were decent. The food was fine. They had a great deal which included steak frites, which my partner ordered, however the steak was very small and very overcooked but the bottomless fries made up for it. The lobster roll was a bit untraditional but good in its own way, just a little too bready and too much lettuce. Overall I imagine we will frequent this place during the summer, primarily for drinks +/- a more affordable meal when we are feeling too lazy to cook. read more

South End Buttery - Partner posing for a photo in the outside seating of South End Buttery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I ordered a maple raisin walnut pastry and it was delicious. The glaze topping was crunchy without being too sweet. There were less pastry options since I went late afternoon. Students get a discount on Friday brunch read more

The food was not that good and we both felt somewhat sick after eating here. The price is surprisingly high - you can get far better food at this price point and less at a *lot* of other places in Boston. The service and interior are fine, but given the bad food and high price, I can only recommend you avoid this place. read more

While the food continues to be delicious, their new holiday ordering feature for December 2025 doesn't work, despite my trying multiple browsers & multiple devices. All I see are the options from the regular menu. The holiday ordering feature didn't work well in Thanksgiving 2025, either. The café manager had to call people up to confirm whether they would use delivery or pick up orders. The system they used in years before for holiday orders was considerably better & they should return to using it. read more

Food was not that buttery. Focaccia was dry and toasted too much, served with olive oil not butter. Pre fixe menu for $29 was basically just an entree and side (salad, fries) so we did not do that. Also no veggie options on the pre fixe. I got burrata and it came out with I'm pretty sure the same Whole Foods crackers I have on my shelf at home, and fig jam. The bursts was about the size of a fist, I did expect more cheese considering the price. They also gave me about 20 whole walnuts. One of our party who got salmon was asked how she wanted it cooked... cooked through was her answer. Ambience in the basement is cool but feels much like the north end. The cafe upstairs looked like it was closed and I nearly couldn't find the spot for dinner. read more

This place is DELICIOUS. I got the smoked salmon w/ eggs (came with home fries & mixed greens), which was a solid 11/10. Came here with 3 other friends who all loved their meals too - everyone spoke super highly of their food! I got an iced coffee and it was DELICIOUS - strong, refreshing, perfectly brewed. My friends also got lattes and LOVED their lattes as well (we're all coffee critiques haha). Only thing is this place was EXPENSIVE. Portion size was good though! The restaurant is cute and in a super pretty area of the South End, service was really good as well (waitress was really nice and despite it being her third day, she was so good). Overall, good brunch though! read more

South End Buttery - Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon, Eggs Benedict with Ham, Wild Mushroom Omelette, Smoked Salmon & Eggs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Great neighborhood spot for barista coffee, good scone selection, and yummy egg & cheese on a biscuit. Service is friendly and solid. Outdoor seating during warmer weather. Recommend! read more

Went here for brunch and it was definitely better than I anticipated! I first found out about this place because Brick Street Bagels does their pop up here and even though my friends and I weren't successful in preordering the bagels, lowkey it's a good strategy to come here for brunch and then check to see if they have leftover anyways!! Because they did when we went and we successfully secured the bag! In terms of the actual restaurant, be advised it's definitely a smaller space in here and they do have a policy that each person over 15 min late will be charged $25 so allot extra time! They also mostly have egg based dishes, so if that's not what you're into, it's a little trickier substituting. I am one of those people and got the breakfast torta with sausage instead, which despite the sausage lacking in flavor and being overpriced, the sandwich was good overall with the bread very crisp on the edges and soft in the middle! I had asked the waitress, though, if they substituted eggs for free and she said said she'd have to ask and get back to me but never did and I ended up being charged $6 which I didn't love because I otherwise would have chosen differently so just be careful! As for the drinks, I like most sangrias but this one didn't really hit the same and I probably wouldn't order it but I did try my friend's guava mimosa and that was delicious so would recommend! read more

South End Buttery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came here for the first time yesterday here are some thoughts: Pros: the ginger peach tea and Carmel hot chocolate were great! Cons: we had got a butterscotch scone and asked for it to be warmed up. They put it in the microwave, never hit start and after 10 minutes they gave it to us still cold. (Flavor alone, the scone was just ok - 6/10) Also the small space made the pick up line crowd the little seating options. read more

I am so impressed with the service and food at South End Buttery. The Caprese Biscuit Sandwich and Salmon Bagel are exceptional! And just as important, the service was absolutely amazing! I was trying to place an online order for delivery and was having some difficulty so called the cafe. The owner Richard answered and offered his help and then went a step further to ask me to call or text him after placing the order so that he could confirm the order went through perfectly! How many places offer that kind of service now days! Thank you Richard and the Buttery! We will be back!!! read more

We met our daughter here for brunch on a drizzly day. Our reservation was for outside but the umbrellas had us covered. There were tons of people coming in just for the coffee but unfortunately they don't provide a menu with the coffee options. I ordered a cappuccino and my daughter ordered an oat milk latte. My cappuccino was fine but not very warm. My daughter's latte tasted like coffee with milk added. We ordered a pastry basket for the table and I would say this was the best part of our meal. I split the salmon and eggs with my husband and found everything very bland. My daughter's pancakes were tasty. I think we might have enjoyed it more had we come on a less busy time. Our service was pleasant. read more